Malcolm X was honored with a day of remembrance by the Nebraska Legislature on March 28.
As the Associated Press reported, May 19 will officially be referred to as El-Hajj Malik El Shabazz, Malcolm X Day. The amendment which makes this possible was proposed by Omaha Sen. Terrell McKinney (D-NE). It does not officially make May 19, Malcolm X’s birthday, a state holiday, but it does allow for schools to recognize the contributions of Malcolm X.
McKinney discussed the passage of the acknowledgement with USA Today, telling the outlet: “The establishment of Malcom X Day in Nebraska marks a significant milestone, symbolizing the state’s acknowledgment of the invaluable contributions and enduring legacy of its foremost advocate for human rights.”
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